I never thought I would welcome a break like this.

Oh, I am quite accustomed to attending public gatherings and meetings as such, but there are times where I wonder if the Eppestans forget that I do require just a bit more rest than they do. Or the fact that attending countless events that go into the morning hours does tire me out quicker than it does them.

[obviously still amused nonetheless, smiling] It is a shame I was unable to bring any recording of sorts of the orchestral performances from last night, though. Such beautiful playing would have helped to ease my frustration of listening to the council earlier on. Really now, it would seem that some things never do change in relation to matters within politics.

Had I missed anything important in the duration of my absence here?

[Have a palace. No, really. Kuzco has perched himself upon a throne... in his room. Which is now suddenly in the Astral Plane.]

You knooow... Things really aren't the same around here without a little entertainment.

[PLOT ADVANCE |D Minato's been missing for a while, but here he is now, looking exhausted and staring at a photo in his hand.]

The Prince. The Fall...

[He appears to be thinking.]